What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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Ancient Greek Vase Depicting Mother Aphrodite Disciplining Her Unruly Child With a Sandal Awes Researchers
Ancient Greek Vase Depicting Mother Aphrodite Disciplining Her Unruly Child With a Sandal Awes Researchers The interesting ...
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Aphrodite’s Throw: The Most Famous Gambling Game in Ancient Greece
Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.
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Ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon finally found after 2,600 Years
Temples dedicated to Poseidon often became significant centers of worship, drawing pilgrims from across the ancient Greek world. The ancient Greeks built temples to honor their gods and ensure ...
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Temple of Zeus Horse Recovered from the Sea
A marble relief depicting a prancing horse believed to have been part of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Italy, has ...
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Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
Uncovering ancient finds is not unusual in Greece, home to some of the ... of what was believed to be a 2,500-year-old temple to the love goddess Aphrodite near an Olympic equestrian venue.